The report cards of Napoli-Parma (Click here) they are an anthology of very high votes for most of the yellow-blue players, who stood up to the reigning Italian champions.
The one who emerged best from the “Maradona” evening was the defense (the three central players above 7) and, obviously, the goalkeeper Rinaldi who, on his debut in the top flight, asserted himself with two good saves and a lot of personality. Excellent report card for Estévez: extraordinary performance. Evening of hardship, as expected, for the attackers and for Sørensen.
RINALDI 8 After a long apprenticeship in Serie C (97 appearances), he made himself known at Parma and Serie A, demonstrating (like Corvi) that Suzuki’s replacement was already at home. Two great reflexes in the first half – on Buongiorno’s butt and on his violent left foot Højlund – and the ordinary administration of the recovery as a business card, on which two very distinct words can be read: clean sheet. It takes calm and cold blood.
CIRCATES 7 Watching him play, you almost forget that he was born in 2003. Yet, he is already captain of Australia and, sometimes, like tonight, of Parma: at Maradona he shows why. He closes every space on the centre-right, sacrifices himself in the central area, blocking 3 shots: decisive on Rrahmani in the 73rd minute.
TROILUS 7.5 Dusted off after 4 matches as a spectator, he holds his own Højlund vI fire all 3 duels engaged in the first half. Gladiator in an always tight and careful marking even in the second half, which ended prematurely due to cramps. He comes out with 11 defensive shutouts. Battler.
(25’ st) Delprato 6,5 Immediately in the game. And with a phenomenal slide, in the 85th minute, he blocked Spinazzola’s way, with Neres already in front of the goal.
VALENTI 7 Less flashy than his two teammates; yet, the numbers say that he was no exception: 10 closures and 4 defensive recoveries, among other things, on the evening of his 27th birthday. Congratulations!
BRITISHGI 6 Suffering match against Olivera, first, and Spinazzola, then. He makes up for some inaccuracies caused by too much ball and chain with his usual athleticism which helps him keep pace with his opponents.
KEITA 7 Another over the top performance from the Belgian, appreciable both in the possession phase and in the regaining phase. He stands out for the number of tackles won (5) among the twenty-two on the field. Inexhaustible.
ESTEVEZ 7.5 It’s the ally you always want to have in battle. His strategic presence on the pitch contributes to the construction of the entire fortification system implemented by Parma: first among the ducals for passing attempts (49), he runs a lot to protect the rearguard (4.7km, more than anyone else, in the first half) and close gaps; repels enemy assaults (13 defensive contributions). Maginot Line.
ORDÓÑEZ 6.5 He hadn’t played since November 2, when he was naively sent off. From there, only remnants until you lose track of it. Tonight there was a partial redemption: a strong-willed performance dedicated to maintaining position on the pitch, demonstrating that he may still have space in the future.
(45’ st) Benedyczak of Fleeting appearance.
SØRENSEN 5,5 He has the discomfort of having to play in a new and out of place role. And Mazzocchi reminds him of this every time he comes down to that flank, where he is only passive. Shower at half-time after 16 touched balls and 10 passes (all correct).
(1’ st) Valeri 6 He doesn’t even have to sweat that much. He holds the position as fifth without allowing himself to cross into the opponent’s half of the field. Elementary, Watson!
ANDREJKA 6 He lowers himself between the lines to facilitate dribbling and find some pockets: the opportunities to do so are rare, but he doesn’t give up. His was Parma’s only (harmless) shot on goal. It’s not the match in which to make the difference, but the impression is that the finishing role can enhance his qualities.
(14’ st) Barnabas 6 Voted only because he was on the pitch for a sufficient amount of time. But with 5 touches and only 3 passes, in a match that no longer includes the possession phase, it is difficult to evaluate except in a “political” way.
CUTRONE 5,5 As a single centre-forward he could take on the role of leading actor. And, instead, she remained an extra: she stumbled on an inviting low cross from Ondrejka at the end of the first half. But he does the defensive phase honorably.
(14’ st) Pellegrino 5,5 See Bernabé, but worse: 10 touches and 6 turnovers.
There. COSTS 7.5 He doesn’t lack courage, despite his young age. He totally revolutionizes the team, taking the risk of removing the certainties created in the last period, but offers an opportunity to those who had had less or even none: a positive response from the collective. He is not ashamed of only playing the defensive phase and brings home an unexpected point, confirming the positive trend away from home, where the team has not lost since 29 October. The salvation challenge against Genoa will be prepared in the best possible way.
